Posts - Bill - HR 5533 Streamlining FEMA Procurement Procedures Act of 2025
house 09/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We’re working to give local governments more flexibility and efficiency in disaster recovery by allowing them to use the Construction Manager at Risk method for procurement under FEMA programs. This aims to speed up rebuilding efforts and increase oversight on projects funded through the Stafford Act.
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HR 5533 - Streamlining FEMA Procurement Procedures Act of 2025
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left-leaning 09/19/2025
Another bill streamlining disaster aid—because bureaucracy shouldn’t be the biggest natural disaster.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Boosting local control means communities recover faster, not red tape piled higher.
moderate 09/19/2025
Local managers bearing the risk could mean faster fixes—or riskier bets; time will tell.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
Cut the red tape and let local governments get the job done—federal micromanagement slows progress.
moderate 09/19/2025
Making FEMA work smoother for locals? Sounds like common sense, no matter who you are.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
Finally, a bill that trusts local folks over Washington’s dead weight.
moderate 09/19/2025
Tripling the procurement cap could speed things up, but let's watch for transparency too.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Raising that cap shows we're investing in resilience, not just paperwork.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
Increasing the spending limit means less government nonsense, more boots on the ground.